The Federal Board of Revenue has introduced a minimum export price for mango pulp of all varieties through Valuation Ruling No. 1 of 2026. The revised customs export value applies to bulk shipments, with a 20% premium for retail packing, aiming to standardize pricing and improve transparency in Pakistan’s mango pulp exports.
The Punjab Revenue Authority has imposed Rs7 million in fines on businesses for manipulating POS records during enforcement operations in Lahore and Rawalpindi, while sealing offices and issuing notices for sales tax violations.
The government has issued a circular prohibiting the use of private email platforms like Gmail, Yahoo, and Hotmail for official communication. All departments must now use registered government email addresses to protect sensitive data and prevent cyber risks.
The Supreme Court has warned government departments, including the FBR, against mechanically filing appeals on settled legal issues, calling the practice wasteful, harmful to institutions, and contrary to the principles of responsible state litigation.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) recorded a Rs372 billion tax shortfall in the July–January period of FY2025–26, as sales tax, customs duties and excise collections lagged behind targets despite stronger income tax receipts.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) held a tax awareness session for the Islamabad Women Chamber of Commerce & Industry to promote voluntary compliance and brief women entrepreneurs on key tax reforms and facilitation measures.
Pakistan Customs seizes gold jewellery, cosmetics, perfumes, and luxury handbags worth Rs. 58 million from a passenger at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport, reinforcing strict anti-smuggling measures.
World Bank delegation meets PRA Chairman Moazzam Iqbal Sipra to discuss cashless economy initiatives in Punjab, digital tax payments, e-economy reforms, and PRA–World Bank cooperation.
FBR seizes Bahria Town Tower Karachi to recover Rs. 26 billion in unpaid taxes, banning sale or transfer of seized residential, office, and commercial units.
The Federal Board of Revenue has launched a super tax recovery drive following the Federal Constitutional Court’s decision, targeting Rs327 billion from large corporations, with major contributions expected from the oil and gas sector.